Fuel Subsidy Removal In Line With Petroleum Industry Act; No Need For Panic Buying – Nigerian Downstream Agency, NMDPRA | Sahara Reporters

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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said that Nigerians should not panic over President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of fuel subsidy removal as it is in line with the Petroleum Industry Act (2021). NMDPRA in a statement by its General Manager, Corporate Communications, Kimchi Apollo, stated that the Petroleum Industry Act (2021) provides for total deregulation of the petroleum downstream sector to drive investment and growth.

Fuel Subsidy Removal In Line With Petroleum Industry Act; No Need For Panic Buying – Nigerian Downstream Agency, NMDPRAThe Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has said that Nigerians should not panic over President Bola Tinubu’s announcement of fuel subsidy removal as it is in line with the Petroleum Industry Act .

Apollo assured that there is ample supply of fuel to meet Nigerians’ demand, saying that the authority had taken necessary steps to ensure distribution channels remain uninterrupted and fuel is readily available at all filling stations across the country. “We are working closely with NNPC Limited and other key stakeholders to guarantee a smooth transition, avoid supply disruptions, and ensure that consumers are not short changed in any form.

“Therefore, we call on Nigerians to remain calm and resist the urge to stockpile as it poses a significant safety hazard. In the same vein, Operators are advised to refrain from hoarding petrol and causing hardship.

 

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